Odisha BEd Admissions

The Bachelor of Education program in Odisha is a two-year program. It focuses on candidates who wish to teach in secondary and higher secondary schools.

The Odisha B.Ed admission process 2025 is managed and conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha, through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS Odisha). The admission is based on a state-level entrance exam known as the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Test

To be eligible for admission, candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. All candidates have to apply online through the official SAMS Odisha portal and appear for this entrance examination to secure admission.

The admission process involves online registration, entrance exam, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and final admission. Also, it is necessary for students to be residents of Odisha. They must present a valid domicile certificate of Odisha at the time of admission.

There are several BEd colleges in Odisha such as Ravenshaw University, Regional Institute of Education (RIE) Bhubaneswar, etc. These provide top quality education to students, and help them with the placement process too.

Students can learn more about: BEd Admission Process

Odisha BEd Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2025, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirement:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Students from any discipline, Arts, Science or Commerce can apply for this course.
• Students must obtain a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible.
• There are relaxations for students belonging to the reserved category. They must attain 45% in the qualifying exam.
• Final year candidates of the qualifying degree can also apply, but they must provide the certificate during admission process
• There is no specific age limit for this course.
• Candidates must qualify this entrance test to be considered for the merit list.
• Candidate must be a resident of Odisha and have a valid domicile certificate.

Odisha BEd Entrance Exams 2025

The Odisha B Ed Entrance Exams 2025 are managed by the SCERT through the SAMS portal.. This entrance test is mandatory for admission into BEd colleges in Odisha. The entrance exams details are mentioned below:

Odisha BEd Admission Process 2025

The Odisha B.Ed admission process is managed by SCERT Odisha through the SAMS portal.. The process is centralized, and seats are allotted in both government and private B.Ed colleges. The step-wise admission process is mentioned below:

• Step 1: Complete the online registration at SAMS Odisha Portal. Click on Teacher Education & SCERT under the Higher Education section. Make sure to register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Step 2: Upload necessary personal documents and qualifications details. The required documents are mentioned below.
• Step 3: Select your preferred course (B.Ed) and college choices. Make the online application fee payment through debit card, credit card, or netbanking.
• Step 4: Admit cards will be released online, students must download these admit cards.
• Step 5: Appear for the Odisha BEd entrance exam.
• Step 6: A merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance.
• Step 7: Seat allotment is done based on rank, reservation, and seat availability. Selected candidates must proceed for document verification at their college.
• Sep 8: Admission process will be completed in the college. Pay the BEd course fee to secure your seat.

Documents Required:

• Original Marksheet of 10th 12th grade
• School Leaving Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Birth Certificate
• ID Proof (Aadhar/ PAN/ Passport)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Domicile Certificate of Odisha

Odisha BEd Frequently Asked Questions